Thomas Vanek, the Sabres’ top pick in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, continues to lead the way for Austria at the 2004 World Championships. Vanek leads the tournament with five assists and is tied for the lead with seven points (2+5) with Martin Rucinsky (4+3).

'While pulling Miller from the starting lineup before Game 5 and inserting journeyman backup Tom Askey created a stir, and also may have provided much-needed spark to the Amerks, it could also help Miller’s advancement as a pro. ”I think it’s just part of the growth process,” Regier told WNSA-FM (107.7). “This is not a straight line to the top for that position. It isn’t for any position, but certainly not for goaltenders.'

'Tom Golisano had no idea what he was getting himself into when he agreed to Friday night’s charity tennis match against the wife of Bills owner Ralph Wilson. "I knew she was into tennis,” said the founder and CEO of Paychex. “But I thought she was just a recreational player like me.”'

'Sabres goaltender Mika Noronen made 15 saves as Finland opened the World Championships with a 4-2 win over the United States. Sabres captain Chris Drury had a goal for the Americans while Jeff Jillson has an assist.'

Sabres’ defenseman Jeff Jillson scored Team USA’s fourth goal in the 4-0 exhibition win over Germany Wednesday. Jillson knocked in a drop-pass in the center slot that went through the five-hole and into the center of the net.

'He played 1,159 games in 14 seasons for Buffalo and never took a night off. He chased Bobby Orr and checked anything that moved. He had eight 20-goal seasons while hounding the awesome likes of Guy Lafleur and Mike Bossy. Ramsay was 175 pounds of pain in the butt, especially at penalty killing. He played 776 consecutive games, the fourth-longest streak in NHL history. It ended only after Ramsay had his ankle broken while trying to block a shot. That's Rammer.'

Representing Team USA are forwards Chris Drury and Mike Grier, along with defenseman Jeff Jillson. Drury and Grier have had quite a history together after winning the NCAA Championship in 1994-95 season.

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